Last updated on October 20, 2026

Average rent in
Kentwood, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Kentwood

$1,672/mo

decreased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Kentwood is $1,672 per month as of October 2026. This is 12% below the national average rent, or $227 less per month.

$1.50

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kentwood

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Kentwood rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Kentwood, MI

Average rent prices in Kentwood have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Kentwood, MI

Rent prices in Kentwood vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kentwood is $1,322, whereas a house costs $2,372. 1-bedroom apartments in Kentwood run $1,225 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,319.

Listings

Studio

$1,192

No Change

24%

1 bedroom

$1,224

1%

74%

2 bedroom

$1,325

1%

8%

3 bedroom

$2,398

2%

11%

4 bedroom

$2,797

3%

17%

Studio

Average rent

$1,192

Last year

24%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,224

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

74%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,325

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,398

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,797

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

17%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Kentwood, MI, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Kentwood, MI compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Kentwood and Allendale Charter Township by all bedroom counts and property types.

Kentwood

Median rent price$1,672
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,695
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kentwood, MI is 1% lower than the median rent in Allendale Charter Township, MI.

Discover rentals in Kentwood, MI

Sutton Club Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
3D tour

9h ago

8.8

Very good

Sutton Club Apartments

1480 Hidden Valley Dr Se, Kentwood, MI 49508

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,225–$1,379

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
3512 E Paris Ave SE - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.2

Very good

3512 E Paris Ave SE

3512 E Paris Ave Se, Kentwood, MI 49512

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

2068 Andrew St Se - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Kentwood

5213 Burgis Ave SE - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

8.6

Very good

5213 Burgis Ave SE

5213 Burgis Ave Se, Kentwood, MI 49508

3 beds

1 bath

$1,750

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Frequently asked questions for Kentwood, MI

Quick answers to common questions about the Kentwood rental market.

How much is rent in Kentwood?

The average rent in Kentwood is $1,672 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kentwood?

Average rent prices in Kentwood have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.

How does Kentwood rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Kentwood is 12% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $227 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Kentwood?

To comfortably afford rent in Kentwood, you'd need to earn approximately $67,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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